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Show Notes: Episode LXXIII (May 17th, 2013) Hosts:nbsp; Nicky Blum (DZ-8397) and Scott Allen (SL-9854) Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397) Guest: Trey Stokes Post-Production: Andy Fairbanks (ID-8169) Recent News Honorary Members/Friend of the Legion news Shannon "Mara Jade" McRandle Joel Aron Kevin Yost Rod #38; Leanne Hannah (Blue Milk Special) Constantino Romero 501st Detachment updates The Empire Monthly web-zine Midwest Garrison on WGN radio (interview) Pringles' Force Is Fun contest Chris, SL-4549 (Darth Visits) Scott, SL-9854 (Roommate, Wookiee Mistake) Star Wars Wedding Proposal (video) Send your suggestions for topics to podcast@501st.com, call our hotline at 828-419-0501 or post to our Facebook page. Mission Reports 70th Explorers Garrison at Planet Comicon (photos) Carolina Garrison #38; R2-KT visit Richard (Facebook, R2-KT, LEGO 501st Diorama) Russian Outpost at the Georges (photo) Garrison Carida present at Erie Waffles #38; Wishes event (video) Richard Le Parmentier's funeral (photo) Chinese Garrison attend official Lucasfilm event (photo) Midwest Garrison hosts fellow 501st at C2E2 Ecuador Outpost supports Techo (photo) Alabama Garrison celebrates No Mo' Chemo for Jaxon (photos) Free Comic Book Day #38; May the 4th events Empire City Garrison at Grasshopper's Comics (photo) Canadian Garrison at Multizone (photo) Grantland: Serious Star Wars Fans: A Day with the 501st Legion (video) Redback Garrison storms Dreamworld (Jedi vs Sith video) Return of the Jedi's 30th Anniversary event (photos, Mark Hamill video) Costa Rica Outpost at Cine Expo (photo) Capital City Garrison hosts Legion Experience at Ottawa ComiCon (photos, recruitment video) Southern California Garrison at Long Beach Comic Con (TC Carson induction photo, Amy Earhart induction photo) Interview with Trey Stokes Tellarite on Star Trek: Enterprise (photo) The Pink Five Saga Space City Con in Houston, TX Upcoming Events Wizard World Philadelphia - May 30th-June 2nd (Garrison Carida on Facebook) Weird Al Concerts (70th Explorers Garrison concert video, Full Tour Schedule, concerts w/501st) Star Wars Weekends at Hollywood Studios, Disney World - May 17th-June 9th Comic-Con International (July 17th-21st) and the Course of the Force (July 9th-16th) (StarWars.com article) See upcoming 501st events at Roqoo Depot Shout Out Denis Flotat, TK-7333 of French Garrison! He is Legion Trooper of the Month for March 2013. Give-Away/501st Follies Be the first to correctly answer this episode's trivia question via a post in our show notes here and win a 501stCast patch! Submit a 501st Folly or funny event story and win a Fight Like a Jedi sketchbook! Hotline # is 828-419-0501 or email audio to podcast@501st.com Join us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/the501stcast and www.facebook.com/the501stlegion and follow us on Twitter - twitter.com/501stlegion

Show Notes: Episode LXXII (April 13th, 2013) Hosts:nbsp; Nicky Blum (DZ-8397), Scott Allen (SL-9854) and Andy Fairbanks (ID-8169) Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397), Scott Allen (SL-9854) Guest: Stephen Stanton Post-Production: Andy Fairbanks (ID-8169) Recent News New Legion Costume - BH-6065's Rako Hardeen The Empire Monthly web-zine Card request for young Star Wars fan Morgan Old Like Garrison, c/o Emily Zalewski, 8763 Town #38; Country Blvd, Apt E, Ellicott City, MD 21043 Shout out to Mathias, SL-9833 (Fundrazr page, AlmostNerdy article) March Madness (Tom Kane on ESPN) Business as Usual for the 501st Legion... Send your suggestions for topics to podcast@501st.com, call our hotline at 828-419-0501 or post to our Facebook page. Mission Reports Carolina Garrison dispatched to Cub Scout Blue #38; Gold ceremony (photos) St. Patrick's Day Parades Carolina Garrison at Fayetteville FireAntz game (photos1, photos2, duel video) MidSouth dominates Lexington Comic and Toy Show Pacific Outpost hosts Shoot-A-Trooper at Kawaii Kon (photos, news article) Skull Garrison troops with Rodrigo for South Texas Collectors Con (photos) Garrison Mexico at La Mole Comic Con (Daniel Logan's Imperial arrest) Wondercon in Anaheim Northeast Remnant Garrison at Asbury Park Comic Con (photos) UK Garrison and French Garrison help Light It Up Blue ("chocolate trooper" photo) Carolina Garrison troops Wonderfest Turkish Outpost recruits at KONTAKT 3 (photos) 70th Explorers Garrison at Planet Comicon (Princess Leah) Solo Troops Skull Garrison at Guau Guau Fest (award) Costa Rica Outpost at Chibi Fest (photo) Interview with Stephen Stanton Induction video The Pink Five Saga Government Issue Joseph, Ep 27 Upcoming Events Weird Al Concerts (Tour Schedule) Free Comic Book Day Long Beach Comic Con (Pink Five Saga RSVP page) Redback Garrison Supernova in Queensland Stormtroopers Weekend at Dreamworld Star Wars Weekends at Hollywood Studios, Disney World - May 17th-June 9th Star Wars Identities Exhibition coming to Ottawa - May 10th-Sept 2nd See upcoming 501st events at Roqoo Depot Shout Out Tray Nichols, TK-4251 of Garrison Carida! He is Legion Trooper of the Month for February 2013. Give-Away/501st Follies Submit a 501st Folly or funny event story and win a Fight Like a Jedi sketchbook! Hotline # is 828-419-0501 or email audio to podcast@501st.com Join us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/the501stcast and www.facebook.com/the501stlegion and follow us on Twitter - twitter.com/501stlegion

Show Notes: Episode LXXI (March 16th, 2013) Hosts:nbsp; Nicky Blum (DZ-8397), Scott Allen (SL-9854) and Andy Fairbanks (ID-8169) Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397) Post-Production: Andy Fairbanks (ID-8169) Recent News Special Guests: new Legion CO Aimee, TB-101 and XO Nick, TB-6273 New Units - Skull Garrison (and on Facebook) New 501st Legion Inductions Trey Stokes Amy Earhart (The Pink 5 Saga) Michael Gregory Russian Outpost's interviews (Nordic Garrison, Pacific Outpost and Czech Garrison) The Shoe Project at Lexington Comic and Toy Convention Future of Star Wars the Clone Wars (starwars.com article) Mission Reports Dune Sea Garrison trooper Zahn's Scoundrels signing (book store page) Great Lakes Garrison at Detroit Derby Girls SW Night (photos1, photos2) Carolina Garrison troops South Carolina StingRays Nerd/Con Night Garrison Excelsior troops for charity at Kids Fest (photos) Empire City Garrison at Intrepidnbsp; Air #38; Space Museum Space Day (photos) Golden Gate Garrison supports Jedi Lillie (news article, Team Deven Facebook page, photos) Garrison Excelsior at Rochester Museum #38; Science Center (photos) Badlands Garrison climbs for cleaner air (video) Garrison Titan raises big donation at Emerald City Comicon (Facebook photos) Carolina Garrison visits with Noah #38; Hunter (Harlem Shake video) Dallas' All-Con Round-up Upcoming Events St. Patrick's Day Parades Connecticut Garrison wins 1st place for Best Community Organization Midwest Garrison supports The Force Within Us premiere (WGN news segment) Star Wars Weekend at LEGOland Billund (less then 10 spots left!) Star Wars Celebration Europe II (501st Rose Parade LEGO diorama) WonderCon in Anaheim, CA in March 29th-31st See upcoming 501st events at Roqoo Depot Interview Galactic Academy Headmaster William (aka TX-9076 from Star Garrison) Shout Out Dan Bergeron, TK-3967, of Wisconsin Garrison! He is Legion Trooper of the Month for January 2013. Give-Away/501st Follies Submit a 501st Folly or funny event story and win a Fight Like a Jedi sketchbook! Hotline # is 828-419-0501 or email audio to podcast@501st.com Join us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/the501stcast and www.facebook.com/the501stlegion and follow us on Twitter - twitter.com/501stlegion

Dedication - This episode of the 501stCast is dedicated to Mandy Zehner, TK-51110, Northern Darkness Garrison Show Notes: Episode LXX (February 9th, 2013) Hosts:nbsp; Nicky Blum (DZ-8397), Scott Allen (SL-9854) and Andy Fairbanks (ID-8169) Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397) Post-Production: Andy Fairbanks (ID-8169) Recent News New Units: Ireland Outpost Chinese Garrison Wisconsin Garrison's Black Ice Squad 1st Sensory Legion Legion Elections reminder First Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment newsletter Full of Sith podcast Mayhews' books now as eBooks (buy here) Help a Stormtrooper get into space (vote here) Russian Outpost's interviews (Outpost Peru, Georgia Garrison, Outpost Bolivia) Star Wars movie news Sneak Peak at 501st Legion CVI DVD Update from Legion Charity Officer (website) Mission Reports Equador Outpost's Hospital visit (photo1, photo2) Empire City Garrison attends FIRST Robotics 2nd annual Scrimmage (JColflesh photos, VLares photos) Mexican Garrison troops Jawaton (photos) Hong Kong Garrison celebrated Vox Amica Press' anniversary (photos) Carolina Garrison supports Carolina Children's Charity at Snow Day event (video) Bast Alpha Garrison in Mardi Gras parades (APAWS #38; Krewe of Jupiter and Juno Parade photos) Upcoming Events Carolina Garrison at SC StingRays - Feburary 8th Garrison Excelsior at Entercom's Kids Fest - Febuary 23rd WonderCon in Anaheim, CA in March 29th-31st All-Con in Dallas, TX in March 8th-10th (The Pink 5 Saga) See upcoming 501st events at Roqoo Depot Shout Out Jason Vecoli, TD-7764, of Bast Alpha Garrison! He is Legion Trooper of the Month for December 2012. Give-Away/501st Follies Submit a 501st Folly or funny event story and win a Fight Like a Jedi sketchbook! Hotline # is 828-419-0501 or email audio to podcast@501st.com Join us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/the501stcast and www.facebook.com/the501stlegion and follow us on Twitter - twitter.com/501stlegion

Dedication - This episode of the 501stCast is dedicated to Beverly Riley, ID-5170, Dune Sea Garrison;nbsp; Chris Lewis, BH-3836, Star Garrison;nbsp; Shane "Hoss" Hatmaker, TD-9858, Alabama Garrison and Phil "Florida Phil" Tyre TD-1373, Florida Garrison. Show Notes: Episode LXIX (January 9th, 2013) Hosts:nbsp; Nicky Blum (DZ-8397) and Andy Fairbanks (ID-8169) Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397) Post-Production: Andy Fairbanks (ID-8169) Contributors: Kris Kuipers, RC6247 LCO Derek Lyons Kevin J. Anderson Tracy Wilson, TB9612 Bill Plasse TI2954 Brian Earles TK5240 Anthony King Mearl Crumley TX672nbsp; Mark Freyman GE501st for Playstation Home Skutch, TB-2243 Recent News New Units: Russian Outpost New Honorary Members Chris Hardwick Matt Martin David Collins Jay Becker 501st Legion Rose Parade LEGO Diorama 501st White Out PSA Albin's StarWars.com blog Rebel Legion's podcast All Wings Report In 501st Follies (Submissions accepted at podcast@501st.com or 828-419-0501) Prize is a 501stCast patch! Trooper Survival Guide Mission Reports Russian Outpost's first charity event (video, photos) Macau Outpost's first mission Costa Rica Outpost at Teleton 2012 Christmas Parades Carolina Garrison in Charleston, Fayetteville and Laurinberg Garrison Tyranus in Richmond, VA Florida Garrison in WDW's Magic Kingdom (video) Polar Plunges Midwest Garrison (photos) Empire City Garrison (plunge photos, MAW photos) Great Lakes Garrison participates in Fight Like A Jedi (Facebook, photos1, photos2, photos3, video) donations can be sent via check (please put For Deposit Only in memo section) to: Fight Like A Jedi c/o Members Credit Union PO Box 795 Traverse City, MI 49685 USA Outpost Bolivia's hospital visit Star Wars action figures inducted into National Toy Hall of Fame (photos, video, news report1, news report2) former Rancho Obi-Wan collection bought by The Strong (blog) Upcoming Events Space Day at Intrepid Air #38; Space Museum, NYC Where Science Meets Imagination currently in Orlando, FL (Science Center website) Star Wars Weekends at Disney's Hollywood Studios - May 17th-June 9th (announcement) Star Wars Celebration Europe II in Essen Germany July 26th-28th (501st CII page, Tickets on Sale Jan 16th) Star Wars Identities Exhibit currently in Edmonton, AB See upcoming 501st events at Roqoo Depot Shout Out Florida Garrison's Tampa Bay Squad. Congratulations on winning the Best Amateur Unit award for the 40th annual Pinellas Park Holiday Parade! video/photos Join us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/the501stcast and www.facebook.com/the501stlegion and follow us on Twitter - twitter.com/501stlegion

Show Notes: Learn all about Shoot-A-Trooper at CVI to benefit The Peter Mayhew Foundation Host: Nicky Blum, DZ-8397 Special Guest:nbsp; Scott Allen, SL-9854; Jeff Kent, TK-5738 and Peter #38; Angie Mayhew Post-Production: Andy Fairbanks, ID-8169 Listen in as we interview Scott, SL-9854; Jeff, TK-5738 plus Peter #38; Angie Mayhew to learn all about the new game for Star Wars Celebration VI called Shoot-A-Trooper that will be benefiting The Peter Mayhew Foundation. Discussion highlights: Star Wars Celebration Shoot-A-Trooper Commercial Behind the Scenes The Peter Mayhew Foundation Peter #38; Angie's books for children R2-KT Princess Leah's story Galactic Academy How to volunteer (501st members only) Shoot-A-Trooper on Facebook @thewookieeroars @501stcharity Peter Mayhew Foundation donation page Member only 501st Shoot-A-Trooper merchandise (t-shirt thread)

Dedication - This episode of the 501stCast is dedicated to Sven Adamski, TI-5453 from our German Garrison. He lost his fight against leukemia on February 5th. Show Notes: Episode LXVIII (May 14th, 2012) Hosts:nbsp; Nicky Blum (DZ-8397) and Erich Shafer (RCnbsp;6124) Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397) Post-Production: Andy Fairbanks (ID-8169) Recent News New Units: Outpost Slovakia Redback Garrison's Longfin Squad Hong Kong Garrison (formerly Outpost) New Honorary Members Amanda Lucas Matt Doran Ken Steacy Daniel Garcia Update from Legion Charity Department 501st Legion in the News Northeast Remnant Garrison Bast Alpha Garrison Capital City Garrison Mountain Garrison TrooperTrek 2011 Redback Garrison's TrooperTrek Tribute video The Project news segment Sunrise news segment facebook #38; twitter donation page Course of the Force (donation page) DK Publishing's donation on behalf of the 501st #38; Rebel Legions (events calendar) Trooping the Price is Right (video look for "Star Wars Invades TPIR!") Star Wars Rebel Pilot's battle with cancer (article1, article2) Kevin Smith's Comic Book Men The Sandtrooper's Story by Ward Jones Mission Reports Taiwan Formosa Outpsot hosts Star Wars Exhibition (photos) Empire City Garrison's dual visits to the Intrepid Air #38; Space Museum Italica Garrison rocks Cartoomics Milano Identites Premier at Montreal Science Center (photos, video1, video2) Fort Campbell 101st Airborne Division awards 501st #38; Rebel Legion (photos) Empire City Garrison inspects US Military Academy New England Garrison at Boston Comic Con Turkish Outpost at benefit for disabled children (video click "izle" to play) Austrian Garrison troops Make A Wish Gala (video, photos1, photos2) Garrison Excelsior sets another record at Strong's In Another Galaxy Weekend (photos) Star Wars Day at Big Rock Ranch Free Comic Book Day on Revenge of the Fifth Upcoming Events Where Science Meets Imagination moves to Wichita, Kansas Star Wars Weekends at Disney's Hollywood Studios (celebrity schedule) Star Wars Celebration VI - Interview with Scott Will, TK-408 (Imperial Bash page) See upcoming 501st events at Roqoo Depot Shout Out Garrison Tyranus hits their 501st troop on May 5th 2012. Join us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/the501stcast and www.facebook.com/the501stlegion and follow us on Twitter - twitter.com/501stlegion

Show Notes: Episode LXVII (January 14th, 2012) Hosts:nbsp; Nicky Blum (DZ-8397) and Andy Fairbanks (ID-8169) Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397) Post-Production: Andy Fairbanks (ID-8169) Recent News 2011 in Review TrooperTrek 2011 (TV News segment, facebook, twitter, donation page) 501st in running for Shorty Award (Click here to vote 501st, visit Piggy's page here) As You Wish helmet project - interview with Chris, TB-0111 (Facebook) Mission Reports United Kingdom Garrison in London's New Year's Parade (video) Empire City Garrison helps EA ring NASDAQ bell (photos) Carolina Garrison teams with Marines for Toys for Tots campaign Singapore Garrison's month long Salvation Army bell ringing campaign Ecuador Outpost's 1st mission Carolina Garrison fundraise for military family 2nd Annual Stormtroopers vs. Klingons blood drive Members recall their top 2011 troops CNN report on Lane's Endor Bunker Wish Upcoming Events Star Wars Episode I in 3D See upcoming 501st events at Roqoo Depot Unit Anniversaries Alpine Garrison - 9th Anniversary in January Icelandic Outpost - also their 9th Anniversary in January Sith Lord Detachment - 7th Anniversary in January Belgian Garrison's Prospectors Squad - 3rd Anniversary - Jan 8th Dune Sea Garrison's Judland Wastes Squad - 4th Anniversary - Jan 14th Brazilian Division Garrison - 11th Anniversary - Jan 15th Terror Australis Garrison - 8th Anniversary - Jan 18th Mexican Garrison's Baja Squad - 2nd Anniversary - Jan 21st Malaysia-Brunei Outpost - 6th Anniversary - Jan 23rdnbsp; Timberline Garrison - 2nd Anniversary - Jan 29th Join us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/the501stcast and www.facebook.com/the501stlegion and follow us on Twitter - twitter.com/501stlegion

Show Notes: 2011 Holiday Greetings (December 25, 2011) Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397) and Dean Plantamura (TK-899) Post-Production: Andy Fairbanks Contributors (in order of appearance): Matt Busch Derek Lyons Alan Quick - Cloud City Garrison Kevin J. Anderson Brian C Troyan - TK8968 Barry Holland Dean Plantamura TK-899 Anthony Forrest Spanish Garrison Helen Keier Matt Riggins TK3425 Rachel Kempster, DK Publishing Brian Brosmer, Bloodfin Garrison Shannon McRandle Timberline Garrison Grant Gould Terror Australis Garrison's Thylacine Squad Garrick Hagon Alex Buechel Gerald Home Joe Corroney Richard LeParmentier Spencer Brinkerhoff III Kevin Liell Mary Franklin Nicky Blum This episode is dedicated to the 501st members and friends who left this world in 2011. You are not forgotten... TK 297 - Drew Martin New York: Empire City Garrison SL 1078 - Chris Richards Garrison Carida TK 1615 - Allen W Poole United Kingdom Garrison TB 2400 - Ryan Jones Midsouth Garrison TK 5560 - John van de Laar Dutch Garrison TK 7676 - Russell Wathey South California Garrison TI9394 - Jennifer Sedor New England Garrison Honorary Member - Lightning Bear

This episode of the 501stCast is dedicated to Chris Richards, SL-1078 from Garrison Carida. He passed away July 19th and is survived by his wife Abbey, TK-9702 and their three young daughters. Show Notes: Episode LXVI (August 21st, 2011) Hosts:nbsp; Nicky Blum (DZ-8397) and Andy Fairbanks (ID-8169) Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397) Post-Production: Andy Fairbanks (ID-8169) Recent News TrooperTrek 2011 (facebook, twitter, donation page) Czech Outpost now a Garrison (website) Legion Charity Update Support Princess Leah (portal site, donation page, KTLA story1, KTLA story2) New Friends of the Legion Spencer Brinkerhoff III Rachel Kempster Max Page (Saving Tiny Hearts fundraiser photos) Florida #38; Midwest Garrisons in the news (News4 Jacksonville, FL and Chicago Tribune article) 501st returns to the Great Wall (group photo, helmets only shot) Star War Blueprints book 501st in Adidas promo ad Darren Hayes tries on Trooper armor (photos) R2-Kt in Med Monthly Mission Reports Hong Kong #38; Chinese Outposts attend ACG Honk Kong (photos) Mexican #38; Great Lakes Garrisons make hospital visits (MG video, GLG photos, GLG video) Austrian Outpost attend Filmharmonie Choir Concert (photos, video, news article1, news article2) New England Garrison inducted into T.C. Restani's Hall of Fame Empire City Garrison attend Long Island Toy Show Carolina #38; Georgia Garrisons at Charleston RiverDogs game (photos, video) New England Garrison makes a splash at Waterpark San Diego Comic Con wrap-up Empire City Garrison at Camp Kiwi (photos, video) New England Garrison Skate for Hope (Dave McGrath blog, website) Great Lakes Garrison troops Maker Faire Bast Alpha Garrison vs USS Corsair at Trekwars Bowling Match (video) Carolina Garrison attend Seymour Johnson AFB Family Day (photos) Taiwan Formosa Outpost attends 1st International Baseball Federation World Championship (photos) Great Lakes Garrison storms Sterling Heights Library (Library blog) Upcoming Events See upcoming 501st events at Roqoo Depot Dragon*Con - Atlanta, GA - Sept 2nd-5th Star Warriors on Blu-Ray Redback Garrison to attend MS Walk - Oct 14th (donation page) TrooperFest 2011 - Dearborn, MI from November 11th-13th Shout-Out Congratulations to the following Troopers of the Month February 2011 - Valter Santos, TK-3738 from Portuguese Lusitanian Outpost March 2011 - Clint Gilbert, BH-3413 from Star Garrison April 2011 - Matt Mills, TK-5575 from Badlands Garrison May 2011 - Jamie Ladonski, TK-2157 from Central Garrison June 2011 - Tom Kuntz, TI-9767 from Garrison Excelsior Unit Anniversaries July 2011 70th Explorers Garrison's Squad 66: The Temple Raiders - 3rd anniversary - July 1st Southern Cross Garrison - 2nd Anniversary - July 1st German Garrison's Echo Nova Squad - 2nd Anniversary - July 5th Alpine Garrison's Mustafar Squad - 6th Anniversary - July 11thnbsp; Terror Australis Garrison' s Southern Dewback Squad - 2nd Anniversary - July 11th August 2011 Monaco Outpost - 9th Anniversary in August Flagship Eclipse Detachment - 5th Anniversary - August 17th German Garrison - 11th Anniversary - August 18th Capital City Squad (now a Garrison) - originally formed 4 years ago on Aug 20th Redback Garrison - originally formed their squad 4 years ago on Aug 20th Southern Cross Garrison - originally formed their squad 4 years ago on August 20th Mexican Garrison's The Green Bellies Central Squad - 2nd Anniversary - Aug 21st Wisconsin Garrison - originally formed their squad 4 years ago on Aug 22ndnbsp; Ohio Garrison - 8th Anniversary - Aug 31st Join us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/the501stcast and www.facebook.com/the501stlegion and follow us on Twitter - twitter.com/501stlegion

This episode of the 501stCast is dedicated to Jennifer Sedor, TI 9394 from New England Garrison who finished her battle with cancer in April at the age of 37. This episode is also dedicated to 501st Honorary Member and stuntman Lightning Bear who passed away June 11th. Show Notes: Episode LXV (June 20th, 2011) Hosts:nbsp; Joe Stevenson (TK-6064), Nicky Blum (DZ-8397) and Erich Shafer (RC-6124) Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397) Post-Production: Andy Fairbanks (ID-8169) Recent News New Squads TrooperTrek 2011 (facebook, twitter, donation page) Legion Council Greetings New Honorary Members (Grant Imahara, induction video via Facebook) First in the 501st Legion (Rav Bralor) Garrison Carida sponsors Little League team (picture) Star Warriors Documentary Southern California Garrison's Inland Empire Squad immortalized in brick (picture) Hong Kong Shadow Outpost on ChinaUnderground.com Albin on BBC World Service's Outlook TOR Syndicate interviews the 501st Legion Special Operations Detachment's raffle and charity drive (donation page) Where Science Meets Imagination tour update (website) Droid Auditions (YouTube link) Chewbacca Q#38;A (Clone Wars promo video) Crimson Empire cover model (TDH post) Mission Reports Portuguese Lusitanian Outpost's Honorary Member inductions (photos) Carolina Garrison Special Olympics troop (photos, induction website ) Austrian Outpost Make-A-Wish (report on MAW website) Florida Garrison at MegaCon Golden Gate Garrison hosts 501st at WonderCon 2011 (photos1, photos2) Wizard World Toronto (news report) Southern California Garrison at LEGOland's SW miniland launch (6am KTLA interview, 9am KTLA interview, jawajames' photos, TD-443's photos, behind the scenes blog Wizard World Anaheim (photos) Turkish Outpost at children's charity event (photos) UK Garrison troops at National Space Centre (photos) New England Garrison at Boston Comic Con LEGOland Germany mega event Mountain Garrison's JDRF event Star Wars Weekends and Star Tours re-opening (photo of Steve) Upcoming Events Alpine Garrison organizing 501st in Freedom Festival Grand Parade for 4th of July TrooperFest 2011 - Dearborn, MI from November 11th-13th Star Wars Celebration VI Shout-Out Congratulations Baron Eagle Eye on reaching your 100th mission Congratulations to newlyweds Mr. #38; Mrs. Gordon Gravelese Give-away Unit Anniversaries April 2011 Outpost 42 Garrison - 7th Anniversary in April MidSouth Garrison - 4th Anniversary on April 3rd Star Garrison's West Texas Squad - 2nd Anniversary on April 6th Turkish Outpost - 3rd Anniversary on April 10th Italica Garrison's 3T Squad, 77th Alpi Squad, Praetorian Squad and SubZero Squad all turn 3 on April 21st Capital City Garrison - 1st Anniversary on April 25th United Kingdom Garrison's Imperial Scottish Squad - 1st Anniversary on April 28th May 2011 Empire City Garrison #38; Southern California Garrison - both turn 12 in May Japanese Garrison - 11th Anniversary in May Imperial Officer Corps Detachment - 8th Anniversary in May Alabama Garrison - 4th Anniversary on May 6th Central Garrison's Imperial 80th Squad - 5th Anniversary on May 8th Taiwan Formosa Outpost - 5th Anniversary on May 14th Garrison Excelsior - 5th Anniversary on May 15th Mexican Garrison - 5th Anniversary on May 15th Chinese Outpost - 2nd Anniversary on May 15th Terror Australis Garrison's Knightfall Squad - 2nd Anniversary on May 15th Badlands Garrison's Outer Rim Squad - 5th Anniversary on May 22nd June 2011 Spanish Garrison - 7th Anniversary in June Cloud City Garrison - 5th Anniversary on June 1st MidSouth Garrison's Mos Nooga Squad - 2nd Anniversary on June 1st Special Operations Detachment - 6th Anniversary on June 2nd Outpost Venezuela - 3rd Anniversary on June 5th Portuguese Lusitanian Outpo

Show Notes: Messages from Legion Council members (May 6th, 2011) Host: Nicky Blum, DZ-8397 Contributors: see list below Post-Production: Andy Fairbanks, ID-8169 Messages from some of the new and returning Legion Council members who began their terms this past March 1st 2011. Mark Haskell, SL-3940 ndash; Legion Executive Officer Brian Earles, TK-5240 ndash; Co-Legion Captain of the Guard Jason Rucci, AR-8581 ndash; Co-Legion Membership Officer David Campbell, TInbsp;4019 ndash; Legion Public Relations Officer Kirk Ricks, TK-6854 - Alpine Garrison Commanding Officer Joyce Young, TB-9449 - Aurora Borealis Alaskan Outpost Commanding Officer Christopher Andrews, TK-9772 ndash; Central Garrison Commanding Officer Allan Quick, TK-3066 ndash; Cloud City Garrison Commanding Officer Wayne Sullivan, TKnbsp;9963 ndash; Dewback Ridge Garrison Commanding Officer Tracy Wilson, TD-9612 ndash; Star Garrison Commanding Officer Jose Nieves, SL-8244 - Puerto Rico Garrison Commanding Officer Joey Eguia, TK-2126 - Outpost Bolivia Commanding Officer Lesley Farquhar, TR-3774 - Southern California Garrison Commanding Officer

Show Notes: Episode LXIV (March 19th, 2011) Hosts:nbsp; Nicky Blum (DZ-8397), Jesse Sharrow (TK-9311) and Adam Scott (RC-6124) Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397) Post-Production: Andy Fairbanks (ID-8169) Recent News New Legion Command Staff for 2011 New Honorary Member - Kristine Kathryn Rusch Empire City Garrison in Star Wars Insider #124 Nordic Garrison's newest song - I Love Biker Scouts Mission Reports Dutch Garrison takes acting class Midwest Garrison attends birthday party that supports Make-A-Wish Great Lakes Garrison supports One Man Star Wars Show (news report, A Gamorrean #38; Golum) Dune Sea Garrison at Make-A-Wish event (online report) Empire City Garrison at Intrepid Air #38; Space Museum Bast Alpha Garrison rocks Mardi Gras (video 1, video2, video3) Empire City Garrison at Special Olympics Polar Plunge Dutch Garrison's Shopping Mall event (clip from Dutch show "The 25...") Great Lakes Garrison troops with the Kalamazoo Wings (Chewie drops puck,nbsp; Chewie plays with puppy, PIGGY dances to goal) Costa Rica Outpost at fundraiser for Keyron Southern California Garrison at Naval Air Facility Air Show (photos) Connecticut Garrison marches on 169th annual New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade (TV broadcast) Upcoming Events Message from Kevin J. Anderson (Hellhole tour) Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination (Houston stop) Shout-Out Japanese Garrison and those affected by the recent earthquakes and tsunami Stormtrooper charity print Gaman video by George Takei Honorary Member Birthdays Author Steven Barnes - March 1st Jake Lloyd (young Anakin Skywalker) - March 5th Fanboys' Kyle Newman - March 16th Conceptual Artist Iain McCaig - March 19th Author Kevin J. Anderson - March 27th Julian Glover (General Veers - March 27th Unit Anniversaries Garrison Titan - 13th Anniversary in March Armored Cavalry Detachment - 9th Anniversary in March Sovereign Protectors Detachment - 9th Anniversary in March 70th Explorers Garrison's Gateway Squad - 3rd Anniversary on March 2nd Bloodfin Garrison's Northern Darkness Squad - 3rd Anniversary on March 2nd Dijbouti Outpost - 3rd Anniversary on March 3rd FanWars Garrison - 5th Anniversary on March 8th Rancor Raiders Garrison - 3rd Anniversary on March 8th Belgian Garrison - 9th Anniversary on March 13th Austrian Outpost - 5th Anniversary on March 18th German Garrison's Arma Candida Squad, Coastal Hammer Squad and White Shadows Squad - all turned 5 on March 18th Empire City Garrison's Eastern Squad (which is now Garrison Carida) - originally formed 10 years ago on March 20th Empire City Garrison's New England Squad (now New England Garrison) - originally formed 10 years ago on March 20th Florida Garrison's Parjai Squad - 5th Anniversary on March 20th Mountain Garrison's Dewback Ridge Squad (now Dewback Ridge Garrison) - originally formed 5 years ago on March 21st Costa Rica Outpost - 4th Anniversary on March 22nd United Kingdom Garrison - 11th Anniversary on March 23rd Southern California Garrison's Inland Empire Squad - 2nd Anniversary on March 26th Join us on Facebook - search for 501stCast under groups And follow us on Twitter - twitter.com/501stlegion

Show Notes: Messages from LCO candidates (February 17, 2011) Host: Nicky Blum, DZ-8397 Contributors: Dion Rupa, TK-1217, Kristen Kuipers, RC-6247 and Jason Romanoff, TK-9141 Post-Production: Andy Fairbanks, ID-8169 Welcome to a special Legion elections minicast.nbsp; We have for you audio messages from each of our three candidates for the Legion Commanding Officer position. We thought it would be different to give you the opportunity to actually hear the candidates words as we all know that reading text (and therersquo;s a lot of text to read in those Q#38;A threads) is different than hearing it straight from the horses mouth! Our three candidates this year (in TK number order) are: Dion Rupa, TK-1217 from Northeast Remnant Garrison Kristen Kuipers, RC-6247 from Georgia Garrison And Jason Romanoff, TK-9141 from Garrison Carida Make sure to read through their Q#38;A answers in the 2011 Election Forum on the Main Legion forums. Voting begins at 12:01am GMT on February 19th. Votes are cast via the Legion's official online ballot which is located on the main Legion forums. Voting will be open for exactly 7 days and officially ends at the stroke of midnight GMT February 25th. Voting takes place on the main Legion forums not only for the LCO election, but for all elections Legion wide. Therefore, if your garrison, squad or detachment is having elections, you can read the Q#38;As for those on the individual forums, but voting takes place on the main Legion forums. Good luck to all those running for positions this year!